Round the World Bicycle Tour since 2006
This may come as a surprise, but for many long-distance cyclists Iran tops the list of favorite destinations. Friedel and Andrew Grant absolutley fell in love with this misunderstood land. In the latest A-Z of bicycle touring guest post, they
5 Reasons to Cycle to Hong Kong 1) Food As a cycle tourist I often find that the majority of my day is occupied with thinking about what type of food I can next gorge upon. It is always a
Reason # 1: Winter If you want to try real winter tours, biking Kazakhstan will be the perfect country to do it in. In the north, there is snow from November to April. To experience a winter storm in 50
1)The diversity. You have everything you can wish for in Guinea. (Except deserts – but you´ll find enough sand on the dirt tracks you pedal on…I promise!). In the south you have the rainforests of the Nzérékoré region and in
Are you one of those cyclists who gets a thrill out of pedaling through remote corners of the planet ignored by the masses? Looking to discover some of the last vestiges of pristine jungle in South America? Guyana’s the country
Guest author Maggie LaCoste is a France aficionado. Read any further and you risk dropping everything to set off on a tour of one of the world’s most popular cycling destinations. When you think of French cycling, most of us
If you’re keen to explore Africa by bicycle, but not sure if you’re up for too much adventure The Gambia is the place to start. Guest poster Peter Gostelow tells us why. #5 Size: The Gambia is Africa’s smallest country
Ethiopia is often equated with relentless hills, stone-throwing children and shouts of “you, you, you.” Sure, it’s not the easiest country for a cycle tourist to take on, but for those who persevere the rewards are plentiful. Tim and Mat share a
Equatorial Guinea should top any list of obscure countries that deserve a visit. Inveterate bicycle tourist Lorenzo Rojo shares his reasons for what makes this minuscule Spanish-speaking country plopped down in the heart of Africa worth a detour. #5 Adventure and Discovery One
The Democratic Republic of Congo seems to have that perfect mix of challenging roads, friendly locals and an element of uncertainty that makes it much-loved by adventure cyclists. This week, Peter Gostelow gives us his take on this chaotic Central